I have a 17ft center console boat and looking to get into striper fishing. I've predominately only fished for largemouth in the past. I now live in Atlanta and would like to start fishing with live bait. Most of the lakes around here seem to have much more open deep water in comparison to South Georgia. I'm looking for recommendations for a bait tank. Do any of the portable tanks work well? Any recommendations for purchasing and having a bank tank installed on my boat? Also, looking for recommendations on finding and catching shad. Thanks
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Bait Tank Recommendation for Shad
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bassboy1
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Can't go wrong with this one for a reliable portable unit.
http://stripersoup.com/wpress/bait-tanks/#!/Striper-Soup-Moeller-M-26F/p/41253126/category=6630113
Big7
The Oracle
You don't need a $400.00 tank unless you just want one.
Find a BLUE polypropylene 55 gallon barrel. Cut it about a 3rd of the way up. Add a 12dc and 110vac aquarium pump.
Take the filter out. You don't need that either unless you plan on feeding them. All you'll get is a little fish poop.
Either way, you definitely need a round or oblong "tank". Boxes, coolers or any container with 90 degree corners is NOT good.
Most shad swim in circles. The round or oblong tanks won't hurt any other fish.
PS.. The blue polypropylene drums are food grade. Your fish will die if they are not in the food grade DYI tank. Of course, store bought in any color is good.
Hope this helps.?
Find a BLUE polypropylene 55 gallon barrel. Cut it about a 3rd of the way up. Add a 12dc and 110vac aquarium pump.
Take the filter out. You don't need that either unless you plan on feeding them. All you'll get is a little fish poop.
Either way, you definitely need a round or oblong "tank". Boxes, coolers or any container with 90 degree corners is NOT good.
Most shad swim in circles. The round or oblong tanks won't hurt any other fish.
PS.. The blue polypropylene drums are food grade. Your fish will die if they are not in the food grade DYI tank. Of course, store bought in any color is good.
Hope this helps.?
snooker1
Senior Member
I used a 55 gallon aquarium I picked up cheap. Just added an aerator and I kept shiners for a week at a time.
notnksnemor
The Great and Powerful Oz
Round or oblong.
Shad will bury there nose in the corner of a square tank and beat them bloody.
Shad will bury there nose in the corner of a square tank and beat them bloody.
Super Bait II is my tank of choice. There is a reason they have been around as long as they have. If you are primarily fishing with shad, a filter is absolutely necessary if you want prime bait.
Striper Soup’s tank, in the link above, is a great lower budget option.
Striper Soup’s tank, in the link above, is a great lower budget option.
Mostly anything round with a circulation pump will work until about this time of year. The warmer the temp. The more important filtration and water temp is for shad, along with salt and something to keep foam down.. There literally is hundreds of answers to your question already on this forum . Just search.
I've been trying to join their forum.. almost seems like a joke to me.. said I was approved but nobody will accept my request. I wouldn't buy anything from them if that's how they operate
huntnnut
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huntnnut
GONetwork Member
Check out Hammonds in Gainesville, GA. The usually have several different sizes in stock. They should be able to help you get setup for Striper fishing.
The forum isn't really active anymore unfortunately.
I figured that was the case..
I was just trying to join to get some info on those bait tanks before I spent 400 dollars.. I couldn't really find anything online about them
QuailJunkie
Senior Member
Only bait tank I would use if fishing with shad. Especially gizzard shad. Period.
huntnnut
GONetwork Member
Yep, can't go wrong on a SBII. Hammond and Oakwood Bait and Tackle may have some in stock. I used them for years and know many guides and other striper fisherman that swear by them.
huntnnut
GONetwork Member
An oxygen tank with a regulator and stone is also a great investment for your tank. It helps to keep your bait healthy and lively which is the name of the game for catching stripers. These can also be purchased and refilled as needed at Hammonds and Oakwood Bait and Tackle.
Thunder Head
Gone but not forgotten
I have a blue water bait tank. It works well.
My fishing partner has had a super bait tank for many years.
Non insulated tanks will not do well once the weather gets warm. If you buy bait. Blueback herring is what most buy. They will not do well in a uninsulated tank.
My fishing partner has had a super bait tank for many years.
Non insulated tanks will not do well once the weather gets warm. If you buy bait. Blueback herring is what most buy. They will not do well in a uninsulated tank.
ryork
Senior Member
If you’re serious about live shad, or herring, fishing and plan to stick with it l would agree spend the money on a quality tank. Got to have a filter, shad don’t like bad water quality and gizzards particularly will dirty up water quick. Do some research on how much salt to add to the water as that helps keep them alive. I’ve had a Creek Bank that has lasted 15 yrs or more, and just bought a SB II this winter and am really impressed with it. Good luck!
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